.Pharmacolibrary.Drugs.A_AlimentaryTractAndMetabolism.A10B_BloodGlucoseLoweringDrugsExclInsulins.A10BF01_Acarbose.Acarbose .Pharmacolibrary.Drugs.A_AlimentaryTractAndMetabolism.A10B_BloodGlucoseLoweringDrugsExclInsulins.A10BF01_Acarbose.Acarbose| name: | Acarbose |
| ATC code: | A10BF01 | route: | oral |
| n-compartments | 1 |
Acarbose is an oral alpha-glucosidase inhibitor used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus. It works by delaying the digestion and absorption of carbohydrates in the small intestine, thereby reducing postprandial blood glucose levels. It is approved and widely used for glycemic control in patients with diabetes.
Pharmacokinetic parameters from healthy adult volunteers, after oral administration.
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